Supporting transitions to adulthood for youth leaving care: Consensus based principles

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Extended care: Global dialogue on policy, practice and research

“…Despite the consensus that care-leavers generally fare less well in their transition to young adulthood than young people transitioning out of primary family systems, there is as yet little consensus on the factors that facilitate improved outcomes. Efforts by members of the International Research Network on Transitions to Adulthood from Care (INTRAC) to develop global evidence-based practice guidelines in this regard have proved frustratingly evasive (Harder, Mann-Feder, Oterholm, & Refaeli, 2020). Contextual differences, not only between countries in the Global North (e.g., North America, Europe and Australia) and Global South (e.g., Asia, South America and Africa), but also between countries in the North, and even between provinces within countries, significantly influence the kinds of practices that influence care-leaving outcomes.…”

Crossing Countries and Crossing Ages: The Difficult Transition to Adulthood of Unaccompanied Migrant Care Leavers

“…This translates into a disparity of criteria and available benefits between territories, which make it possible for young people to receive substantially or significantly lower support (e.g., financial) depending on the region in which they are located. Therefore, there is an awareness that preparation for independent living is crucial for their success in life [ 51 ], although in fact, they are not always properly supported [ 52 ]. Given the profile and well-defined objectives of this group, it is important to bolster the aftercare support services of each region and unify protocols in order to offer them a better and equal opportunity.…”

Time Management by Young People in Social Difficulties: Suggestions for Improving Their Life Trajectories

“…Focusing more specifically on the views held by the professionals in our study, it is vital to encourage the meaningful community engagement of young people in social difficulties to ensure an effective transition process [69]. This process is understood to be an indicator of quality in interventions, as well as a platform for positive development, a means of achieving active citizenship [70], and young people's right to take part in the decisions that affect their lives.…”